Chicken Laap Recipe

Name: Chicken Laap
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons raw Thai glutinous rice; 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1/4 cup minced scallion; 1/4 cup fresh mint; 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce; 1 to 2 small (1-inch) fresh Asian chiles such as bird or Thai, minced; Accompaniments:sticky rice ; fresh mint, basil, and cilantro leaves; coarsely chopped tomato and English cucumber

Servings: persons

1
Cook rice in a dry small heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes (rice will smoke).
2
Grind to a coarse powder in an electric coffee/spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle.
3
Thinly slice chicken crosswise and cut slices into thin strips.
4
Season chicken with salt.
5
Heat oil in a wok or heavy skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking, then stir-fry chicken until cooked through, about 2 minutes.
6
Remove chicken from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons rice powder, reserving remainder for another use.
7
Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
8
Mound chicken on a platter and serve with a basket or bowl of sticky rice and plate of herbs, tomato, and cucumber.

269

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons raw Thai glutinous rice, 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1/4 cup minced scallion, and more.

Yes, Chicken Laap falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Laap

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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